BonBon | Packing Puzzle
BonBon | Packing Puzzle
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BonBon is an expert-level 3D packing puzzle designed by Frederic Boucher. Your challenge: fit all 5 uniquely shaped pieces into the box so that not a single piece protrudes. Looks compact and simple. It is neither.
5 pieces - Expert difficulty - 4+ hours solve time
Best for: adults who love spatial challenges that look approachable but deliver hours of satisfying frustration - ideal for experienced puzzle solvers seeking their next obsession.
The Puzzle That Stops Seasoned Solvers Cold
The box is small. The pieces seem obvious. And yet BonBon has stopped seasoned puzzlers cold - because the solution requires a packing sequence that defies every instinct your brain brings to the table.
The Challenge
Five pieces. One box. Zero tolerance for protrusion. That is the entire ruleset - and it is brutally enough.
BonBon's difficulty does not come from piece count. It comes from the way those 5 pieces interact in three dimensions. Every piece that seems to fit will block the next. You will find arrangements that get you to 4 pieces and feel certain you are close. You are not close. The fifth piece will not go in - and the sequence you used to get there is the problem.
Frederic Boucher is known for exactly this kind of puzzle: elegant, minimalist, stripped of any distraction so that the constraint itself becomes the entire experience. There are no tricks, no hidden mechanisms, no misdirection. Just geometry - and the gap between how your brain models 3D space and how the pieces actually behave inside that box.
This is an expert-rated puzzle. Typical solve time exceeds 4 hours. Some solvers take considerably longer.
Specs
- Designer: Frederic Boucher
- Pieces: 5 + 1 (pieces + box)
- Difficulty: Expert
- Solve time: 4+ hours
- Trains: Spatial Thinking
- Material: 3D-printed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BonBon packing puzzle?
BonBon is an expert-level 3D packing puzzle by Frederic Boucher. The goal is to fit 5 shaped pieces into a small box so that no piece protrudes above the rim - a deceptively simple objective that demands advanced spatial thinking.
How hard is BonBon?
Expert difficulty. Most solvers spend 4 or more hours on BonBon. Despite its small size and low piece count, the 3D packing constraint makes it one of the most challenging puzzles in its category.
Who is BonBon best for?
Best for experienced puzzle enthusiasts who want a compact, high-difficulty challenge - particularly those who enjoy packing puzzles and the work of minimalist puzzle designers.
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This puzzle was much more difficult than it appeared. It required strategic thinking and experimentation. Although the goal initially seemed unattainable, understanding the possible movements of each piece enable me to steadily reach it. The solution is both elegant and satisfying. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a challenging puzzle.
As a side note, I created a new puzzle and named it “BONBON Lion“.
The necessary pieces are as follows:
・L-shape: 1
・i-shaped: 1
Split the I-shaped piece (4 voxels) into 1+3 voxels.
・Square: 1
・N-shaped: 3
Total of 7 pieces (24voxels)
If you have these pieces, you can put them all into the BONBON box.
Difficulty: Extremely difficult
Great puzzle very well made this is my second puzzle I have ordered from them. I will be ordering more. Thanks.
FAQ
Do You Ship Worldwide?
Yes. I ship anywhere. Orders typically arrive in 1-3 weeks depending on your location and how customs is behaving.
How Long Does Processing Take?
Some puzzles are produced on demand in our studio in Czech Republic. Processing usually takes 3-5 days before your order ships. During busier seasons it may take a bit longer.
Do Puzzles Come With Solutions?
Usually not. Sometimes you can find the solution on my YouTube channel. If not, feel free to reach out for hints!
What If I Get Stuck?
Good. That's the whole point.
But if "stuck" turns into "frustrated and not having fun anymore," email me. I'll send you a hint if you want a nudge. No judgment. Some puzzles took me days. A few took weeks. Some took months. Some took years. And some I have never solved - and that is part of the appeal.
Returns & Exchanges
Yes. You have 30 days. If the puzzle isn't right for you, send it back in the condition you got it and I'll refund you. If something arrived damaged or wrong, tell me and I'll fix it. Please be patient as we're a small team!
Are These Good Gifts?
People LOVE buying our puzzles as gifts. They're physical, they last forever, they don't need batteries, and they create a real moment - the person sits down, struggles, laughs, eventually solves it. That memory sticks.
If you're gifting, check the difficulty rating and pick something one notch below what you think the person can handle. Easier than you'd guess is usually the right call.
How Are the Puzzles Made?
All the puzzles are made with the help of my partner Puzzle Guy and his 3D printing studio in Czech Republic.
What Is a TIC Puzzle?
TIC stands for Turning Interlocking Cubes. They're a family of puzzles where wooden pieces interlock and rotate into a cube shape. The solve isn't just sliding pieces - you have to find the right rotations, in the right order. They're some of my favorite puzzles in the store.
Why Is Everything Turquoise?
I grew up near the sea in Israel. When life got loud or overwhelming, that's where I went to reset. Sit, watch the water, breathe. Things would settle.
The turquoise on this site isn't a branding choice I picked from a swatch. It's that color. The one I still see when I close my eyes and think of the place that calmed me down. I want you to feel a small version of that when you pick up a puzzle - a quiet moment, hands busy, head clear.